Research Associate III, R&D Oligonucleotide Synthesis

Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well‑being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma‑derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions. Grifols Diagnostic Solutions in San Diego, CA is seeking a Research Associate 3. The Research Associate 3 is responsible for designing and performing experiments, assay development, formulation optimization, product development, and collaborating and communicating effectively. To qualify for the Research Associate 3 position, we are seeking individuals with at least a bachelor’s degree and 3 to 5 years of oligonucleotide laboratory experience; industrial experience is preferred. Primary Responsibilities Design and perform moderately complex experiments with minimal input from a supervisor to support the project. Understand experimental goals within the context of the overall project, independently analyze data, summarize experiments, and provide clear feedback to groups such as Software and Engineering. Feasibility – contribute to the design of oligo systems, sample processing, or assay formulation experiments. Perform experiments to support the feasibility of software such as results processing, instrument changes, or new instrumentation. Assay Integration – execute experiments in one or more of the following areas: support of the ADM, sequence file results processing, or other software modules required to run the assay on the instrument; test assay performance at the extreme operating parameters of the instrument; transfer an assay fully developed on one platform to another; improve assay or instrument robustness and performance. Formulation Optimization – design and execute studies to support optimum assay performance based on formulation, and contribute to writing transfer reviews and specification setting. Verification & Validation – design and execute studies based on the V&V plan using the final version of the assay on a given platform; generate documentation from these experiments to support regulatory submissions and marketing and sales documents. Product Development – execute studies to support finalization of the product design, scale‑up for manufacturing, finalization of software and hardware, and planning for clinical studies. Examples include setting specifications, conducting quality reviews, supplying supporting documentation, supporting RUO studies, contributing to writing software documents (SRS), supporting hardware and software changes, and testing development lots. Collaborate and communicate effectively with peers and supervisors. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Demonstrate drive and commitment: reliable, focused, and determined; establish support for objectives; produce results. Work efficiently and effectively: manage time and priorities, recover from mistakes, and complete projects on time. Team membership: interact in a team environment, use teamwork to solve problems, seek contributions of all team members, and share credit with others. Adapt and learn: work efficiently in situations involving ambiguity, shifting priorities and rapid change; demonstrate resilience and composure in difficult circumstances; learn from mistakes and setbacks; continuously improve skills to meet organizational goals. Education B.A. / B.S. in Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field. Experience 3‑5 years post‑baccalaureate laboratory experience; industrial experience preferred. 2‑4 years post‑M.S. without thesis experience; industrial experience preferred. 2 years laboratory experience post‑M.S. with thesis; industrial experience preferred. Equivalency Depending on the area of assignment, directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience and/or competencies may be considered in place of the stated requirements. For example, if a job level requires a bachelor’s degree plus 4 years of experience, an equivalency could include 8 years of experience, an associate’s degree with 6 years of experience, or a master’s degree with 2 years of experience. Occupational Demand May occasionally lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise manipulate objects up to 25 pounds in weight, and/or lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise manipulate objects up to 10 pounds in weight frequently or continuously. Pay & Benefits The estimated pay scale for the Research Associate III, R&D Oligonucleotide Synthesis role based in San Diego, California, is $79,175.20 to $98,969 annually. The position is eligible to participate in up to 5% of the company bonus pool. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, PTO, paid holidays, up to 5% 401(K) match, and tuition reimbursement. Final compensation packages depend on education, experience, skill set, knowledge, location, internal equity and market data. Third Party Agency & Recruiter Notice Agencies that present a candidate to Grifols must have an active, non‑expired Grifols Agency Master Services Agreement with the Grifols Talent Acquisition Department. Additionally, agencies may only submit candidates to positions that they have been engaged to work on by a Grifols Recruiter. All resumes must be sent to a Grifols Recruiter under these terms or they will be considered a Grifols candidate. Equal Employment Opportunity Grifols provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religious practices and observances, national origin, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran, or disability. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws, including but not limited to the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Location NORTH AMERICA : USA : CA‑San Diego:USSDW - San Diego CA - Willow Ct Mfg #J-18808-Ljbffr Grifols